1998 Chevrolet S10 engine problems

Filed Nov 18, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 76,000 miles · NH

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet s10. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000. Updated 01/09/15*lj updated 06/2/2015

Filed Jul 18, 2009 · Engine, Transmission · CA

Hi I originally purchased a 1998 chevrolet s10 used private party and noticed a check engine light on and my brother scanned the computer and found it was a transmission problem and was informed by my brother it had been rebuilt literally 2 months before purchased and was shown proof when driving highway speeds it shifted into 3rd by itself and was forced to drive 25 miles doing 50 took it to gm and was informed it was a pressure problem and was "recommended" a tranny rebuild and then they called the car a piece of @#$%^ and wasn't worth it I personally love the truck and then they said it would be 2500 dollars. I continue to drive it with check engine light on and was informed the transmission will eventually lock me out of it, also when hot it sounds literally like a tractor on excel and steady speed if any one has any answers please email.

Filed Mar 5, 2009 · Electrical, Engine · 60,000 miles · IN

The ECM went out. Also had a problem earlier about 2-3 months ago. The cam sensor went out. This truck only has 60,000 miles on it.

Filed Jan 3, 2009 · Engine · 99,000 miles · VA · fire

Engine oil leak.

Filed Apr 28, 2008 · Engine · 114,627 miles · MI

Began experiencing loud exhaust noise and loss of power in 1998 s-10 pickup in july of '07. Had catalytic converter replaced. Again began experiencing loud exhaust and loss of power in april 2008. Pickup totally stalled out in middle of busy intersection once, nearly stalled on several other occasions. Was advised by acquaintance that there was a special policy issued by gm (05021a) that covered the exhaust system. Researched the special policy and found out that I should have received a mailing in may 2005 notifying me of a potential failure of my exhaust system, I never received the mailing. Called gm customer service, was advised to bring it to a gm dealership for diagnosis. Took vehicle to gm dealership and was advised that it was a piece of '!@#$% and there was nothing they could do for me. Called gm customer service back - they escalated the claim and the dealership ended up replacing the flex joint & header pipe. Called gm customer service again to see about reimbursement for catalytic converter, as provided for in special policy. Gm customer service hung up on me, requested that I track down more information on the diagnosis of the catalytic converter repair and then never requested to see the documentation despite several offers to fax it to them. Gm customer service regional rep was also completely unaware of the existence of the special policy, as was the dealership service technician. Finally, gm customer service refused to reimburse for the catalytic converter stating that it was unrelated to the special policy. I am most interested in finding out why no-one at gm is aware of the existence of this special policy, and why I never received notification of it. Particularly when the defect in the exhaust causes the vehicle to completely stall.

Filed May 7, 2007 · Engine · CA

My 1998 chevrolet s-10 has a failed catalytic converter, and it only has 70,000 miles. It is my suspicion that the catalytic converter was cooked by a defect in the workmanship of the construction of the car. Less than one year before failure the exhaust manifold was separated from the rest of the system, causing the o2 sensor to react and enact a fuel/air mixture that cooked the catalytic converter. Chevrolet dealer says the catalytic converter is no longer under warranty because it has been over 8 years.

Filed Dec 22, 2005 · Engine · OH · fire

1998 chevy s-10 became engulfed in flames while driving. *ts

Filed Aug 30, 2005 · Engine · 130,000 miles · IN

Dt: the caller received a recall concerning catalytic converter. The dealer will not fix it because he drove more than 12,0000 miles. Dealer will not fix the problem because of the mileage. Manufacturer was called three times and they also said vehicle had too many miles. Vehicle broke down and had to be towed.

Filed Jul 15, 2005 · Engine · NY

1998 chevrolet s10 pickup catalytic converter failed.*mr the catalytic converter became so hot that it melted a hole in the bedliner of the truck. After that incident the consumer received a recall notice. The manufacturer refused to honor the recall. *nm consumer would like a follow up regarding failure.

Filed May 16, 2005 · Engine · NY

1998 chevrolet s10 pickup engine fan exploded through the hood of the truck.*mr the incident happened with such force that it tore a hole in the hood 11" long and 1 1/2" wide. The metal on the hood was peeled back from the force. There was also significant damage under the hood.